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Jeannette Rankin Elementary

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Jeannette Rankin Elementary ranks 50 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

50^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Jeannette Rankin Elementary is a public elementary school in Missoula, Montana, serving 457 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Missoula Elementary District, which is ranked 165 out of 387 districts in the state.

Jeannette Rankin Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Montana, ranking 50th out of 401 schools in the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the Missoula Elementary district and the state of Montana in standardized test scores across all subjects, with 57.96% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 60.41% in Mathematics, and 53.09% in Science. Compared to nearby schools like Lowell School and Franklin School, Jeannette Rankin Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 26.48%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 17.5 to 1.

While Jeannette Rankin Elementary's academic performance is impressive, there may be opportunities to address specific areas for improvement, such as in Science, where the school's proficiency rate, though still above the district and state averages, is slightly lower than in other subject areas. Additionally, the school's socioeconomic diversity and its ability to effectively support students from diverse backgrounds warrant further examination to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.

457

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,695

Per pupil spending ?

26.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5150 Bigfork Rd.
Missoula, MT 59803

(406) 542-4010

District: Missoula Elementary

Students who attend Jeannette Rankin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Porter Middle School
High:	Sentinel High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Asian:

2.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (58% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Montana elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg47%

Montana avg40%

50^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 9Elementary Schools in the Missoula Elementary

165^th of 387Missoula Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	80.6	50 of 401	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	94.1	10 of 212	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	20 of 332	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.7	19 of 329	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	91.9	31 of 356	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	89.5	9 of 123	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	9 of 116	92.2%	★★★★★
2017	91.7	4 of 109	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	89.7	19 of 191	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	90.1	23 of 287	92.0%	★★★★★
2013	84.2	10 of 246	95.9%	★★★★★
2012	81.4	14 of 244	94.3%	★★★★★
2011	83.9	9 of 247	96.4%	★★★★★
2010	83.8	5 of 241	97.9%	★★★★★
2009	84.2	7 of 190	96.3%	★★★★★
2008	80.9	13 of 194	93.3%	★★★★★
2007	84.9	8 of 230	96.5%	★★★★★
2006	78.0	19 of 234	91.9%	★★★★★
2005	78.6	39 of 218	82.1%	★★★★☆
2004	88.9	18 of 217	91.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics60%+24 vs state

English Language Arts58%+15 vs state

Science53%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Jeannette Rankin Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Jeannette Rankin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5150 Bigfork Rd.	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4010	457	26	17.5	26.5%	407 (89.1%)	6 (1.3%)	14 (3.1%)	11 (2.4%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	80.6	50^th of 401 public elementary schools	87.5%		94.1	10^th of 212 public elementary schools	95.3%	40	58.0	60.4	$12,695
Lolo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11395 Highway 93 South	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Lolo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-6686	293	21	13.8	28.0%	260 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	44	236^th of 401 public elementary schools	41.1%		41.1	138^th of 212 public elementary schools	34.9%	98	37.8	34.8	$17,200
Chief Charlo School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Longview Dr	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4005	414	26	15.6	39.4%	348 (84.1%)	6 (1.4%)	24 (5.8%)	7 (1.7%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	61.8	143^rd of 401 public elementary schools	64.3%		80.5	40^th of 212 public elementary schools	81.1%	103	45.7	42.9	$14,681
Target Range School	Public	PK, KG-6	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	410	27	15.2	34.9%	346 (84.4%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.4%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.1%)	61	149^th of 401 public elementary schools	62.8%		79.9	45^th of 212 public elementary schools	78.8%	104	54.3	37.3	$12,469
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Russell Street	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4080	375	28	13.5	55.2%	290 (77.3%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (8.3%)	8 (2.1%)	23 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	64.2	131^st of 401 public elementary schools	67.3%		81.5	37^th of 212 public elementary schools	82.5%	94	50.3	46.5	$14,546
Missoula TEACH Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	909 South Ave West	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 728-2400	84	5	16.8	69.0%	51 (60.7%)	8 (9.5%)	4 (4.8%)	13 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.5%)	27.3	318^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.7%					(n/a)	22.7	33.3
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Hiberta St.	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4025	417	29	14.1	53.5%	329 (78.9%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.4%)	10 (2.4%)	28 (6.7%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.4%)	58.4	164^th of 401 public elementary schools	59.1%		74.4	63^rd of 212 public elementary schools	70.3%	101	45.5	42.4	$15,622
Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 S. 11th St	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4020	274	23	11.9	80.3%	197 (71.9%)	12 (4.4%)	32 (11.7%)	5 (1.8%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.4%)	34.6	277^th of 401 public elementary schools	30.9%		63	89^th of 212 public elementary schools	58.0%	188	32.6	25.2	$16,619
Lewis & Clark School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Park	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4035	429	28	15.1	32.2%	361 (84.1%)	7 (1.6%)	19 (4.4%)	4 (0.9%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	70.6	95^th of 401 public elementary schools	76.3%		82.4	31^st of 212 public elementary schools	85.4%	64	54.3	45.7	$13,535
Paxson School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4055	415	26	16.1	37.6%	316 (76.1%)	7 (1.7%)	33 (8.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.6%)	86.1	30^th of 401 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.8	15^th of 212 public elementary schools	92.9%	15	65.3	57.8	$13,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeannette Rankin Elementary

What district is Jeannette Rankin Elementary in?

Missoula Elementary

What schools do graduates of Jeannette Rankin Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jeannette Rankin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Porter Middle School
High : Sentinel High School

How many students attend Jeannette Rankin Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 457 students attended Jeannette Rankin Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Jeannette Rankin Elementary?

Students at Jeannette Rankin Elementary are 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Is Jeannette Rankin Elementary a good school?

Jeannette Rankin Elementary ranks 50^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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